The world is facing one of its biggest challenges yet – the coronavirus pandemic, and because of this, life has changed in so many ways. One of the more significant changes is being confined at home to avoid contagion. If you do go out, there is the matter of social distancing and other rules to follow to ensure everyone’s safety. More and more people are beginning to adapt to the new normal, working from home and finding ways to stay productive. Others are discovering new passions, learning new skills, coming up with ideas to distract themselves from negativity.
During this time, you can start bringing out your creative side. Without creativity, your life can be dull and colorless. You need to tap into your inner self, find what interests you, make you feel excited, and bring out your hidden talents. Involving yourself in hobbies, arts and crafts can put you in a calm state of mind and relieve you from the anxiety of the present situation and responsibilities you need to take to make life better for you and your loved ones.
It takes time but we have that right now
You know for sure that you have a hidden artist in you, but you are just not sure what you can create. There is no need to rush yourself when it comes to being creative. Now that you have time on your hands to pursue your interests, you can study your options carefully. Think about what you enjoy doing the most. If you have tried your hand at gardening and find that it keeps you happily preoccupied, develop your love for it by creating a lovely garden. You can even try the art of bonsai, which is cultivating miniature trees planted in shallow trays. This art form requires time and patience, but all of the effort put into it is worth it. If you love music and feel that you can master a musical instrument, nothing should stop you. The important thing is that you do not worry about the time involved in your creative pursuit. Let it flow and develop at its own pace.
Inspire yourself
Most people imagine that they need to have inspiration from somewhere to release their artistic side. In reality, there may not always be inspiration coming from external factors. The inspiration must come from yourself, from things that have happened in your life, memories you have built, or even dreams you want to fulfill. Allow your imagination to run free. While not everyone may agree with your ideas or concepts, what matters is that you are opening up yourself to indulging in what you really want to do.
Find your private space
Put yourself in a place where you can focus on your chosen art. Be away from distractions. Surround your area with things that boost your mood and allows you to be productive. This will be your personal space where you can unleash your creativity.
While the pandemic is not an ideal situation, make it the chance for you to discover yourself. You will never know what exceptional talent is hidden inside you unless you make an effort to let it out.
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2nd image from https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/how-artists-are-dealing-with-coronavirus-cancellations
